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Deschenes v. State - 7th COA

Evidence that the defendant met the profile of a drug courier and a positive alert by a narcotics dog was not factually and legally sufficient to prove money in the defendant's possession was derived from criminal activity. The State failed to present any credible evidence that infers the defendant was involved in any drug transaction, sale, or delivery at or around the time he was arrested. Profile characteristics do not establish reasonable suspicion and are insufficient to establish a nexus between the money and some criminal activity beyond a reasonable doubt. Alonzo v. State, 07-06-0420-CR [1].

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[1] http://www.7thcoa.courts.state.tx.us/opinions/htmlopinion.asp?OpinionId=12515